In "Let Them Eat Fat," Critser argues that fast food companies are targeting poor communities and is being more aggressive about it. One of every four hamburgers sold by Mcdonalds is consumed by a young black men.Because of it's value many consumers can't resist. The total calories in these meals has risen from 680 to 1,340. According to U.S. dietary guidelies, 1,340 calories represent more than half of a teenager's daily intake.
I agree with Critser because more fast food resturants such as Mcdonalds and Burger King are showing up in poor communites.There cheap meals has drawn the attention of the consumers. For example, in Mcdonald's they have a dollar menu where many of it's items are a dollar and it ranges from cheeseburgers, apple pie, ice cream and fries. Then in Burger King they also have their own value menu where it consists of nuggets, burgers and drinks for a dollar or two.
Another reason is that many of these kids are mesmerize by the company's worker into "supersizing" your meal. They would have signs saying "If we don't recommened a supersize, the supersize is free!" Consumers can't resist this oppurtunity and for an extra 79 cents the customer would receive a supersize coke and a supersize order of french fries.
The reason nutritionists and dietitans object this is because in these meals including the dollar menu and value meal calories has risen dramatically. This correlates in a decrease of physical activity among teenage boys and girls by a half.
Customers should look for healthier options insead of these supersized meals. If you really need to eat from Mcdonalds or Burger King because of the price, then you should really limit the amount you consume.
Hi Lorick,
ReplyDeleteMy name is Ellie and I am taking a tutoring writing class. We have been assigned to read your classmates responses to the article. I found your response well written and clear. Your summery has a well defined thesis that states "fast food companies are targeting poor communities". I like your paraphrasing and how you puts the authors ideas into your own words. One recomendation I would make is to add some supporting facts in your summery. For example, you addressed the main idea of what the issue is, who it is targeting, but I also recomend answering the question why. When we summerize an article we think 1) what is the issue 2) who does it effect 3) why is it happening or why is it important? Your personal response is well writen and brings up great points. Just make sure to proof read to see how your sentences sound to you as a reader. I found it clear but just proof read to see if it makes sense to you.